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Ex Fabris, Pro Fabris — From Builders, For Builders

Learning comes in many forms, not tied to traditional institutions. At GIT, we embrace this truth — building a community of makers, mentors, and innovators united by relentless curiosity, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the freedom to create, improve, and help others do the same.

GIT Community

Aspirations

#1
Robotics Self-Study Program
200+
Faculty Across 8 Schools
50+
Research Labs & Centers
$2.1B
Annual Research Expenditure
15:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
97%
Graduate Employment Rate
500+
Industry Partners
120+
Startups from GIT Research

Campus News

Stories about people, research, and innovation across the Cosmos Quad

Autonomous Swarm Breaks Distance Record

GIT's Multi-Robot Systems Lab demonstrates 500-drone cooperative mapping in unstructured terrain, setting a new benchmark for distributed robotics.

GIT Student Team Wins DARPA SubT Challenge

Undergraduate and graduate students deploy a fleet of legged and aerial robots to navigate subterranean environments autonomously.

New Humanoid Lab Opens

A 40,000 sq ft facility dedicated to whole-body humanoid manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction begins operations.

Foundation Model for Manipulation

Researchers at GARL release an open-source vision-language-action model trained on 10M+ robotic grasping episodes.

No. 1 in Federally Sponsored Robotics Research

The National Science Foundation's annual survey places GIT first among U.S. universities in robotics-specific research expenditures.

Academics

Preparing the next generation of roboticists, engineers, and innovators to solve the world's most pressing challenges

Undergraduate Education

A rigorous foundation in mathematics, computer science, and engineering — paired with hands-on robotics from day one. Every undergraduate builds, programs, and tests a real robotic system before graduation.

Graduate Education

Unparalleled M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Robotics, with deep specialization tracks spanning autonomous systems, medical robotics, robot learning, and multi-robot coordination.

Lifelong Learning

Continuing education, executive programs, and professional certificates for working engineers — including our acclaimed Online Robotics MicroMasters.

Eight Schools

SchoolFocus
School of Robotics & Autonomous SystemsThe flagship — dedicated B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Robotics
School of EngineeringMechanical, electrical, aerospace, and biomedical engineering
School of Computing & AIComputer science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning
School of SciencesMathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology
School of Design & ManufacturingIndustrial design, advanced manufacturing, and computational fabrication
School of Medicine & BioroboticsSurgical robotics, rehabilitation engineering, and neural interfaces
School of Policy & EthicsTechnology policy, responsible AI, and the societal impact of automation
School of Business & InnovationEntrepreneurship, technology ventures, and robotics industry leadership

Research

Driving discoveries that advance robotics, intelligence, and the human condition

50+
Research Centers & Labs
$2.1B
Annual Research Funding
3,200+
Peer-Reviewed Publications / Year

Flagship Research Institutes

Galactic AI & Robotics Laboratory (GARL)

Our cornerstone lab integrating perception, planning, learning, and control into complete robotic systems.

Institute for Autonomous Systems (IAS)

Autonomous vehicles, aerial robotics, marine robots, and space exploration systems. Flight testing, simulation, and field deployment under one roof.

Center for Medical & Surgical Robotics (CMSR)

Developing next-generation surgical systems, rehabilitation robots, and biomedical devices in partnership with the GIT Medical Center.

Human-Robot Interaction Lab (HRIL)

Shared autonomy, social robotics, assistive technology, and the psychology of human-machine collaboration.

Multi-Robot Systems & Swarm Intelligence Center

Coordination, communication, and distributed decision-making for teams of hundreds to thousands of robots.

Soft Robotics & Bio-Inspired Design Lab

Continuum robots, pneumatic actuators, compliant mechanisms, and locomotion inspired by nature.

Advanced Manufacturing & Computational Design Center

Topology optimization, generative design, 3D/4D printing, and digital twin technologies for robotic systems.

Innovation & Industry

Translating breakthrough research into real-world impact

120+
Startups Founded
$48B
Combined Market Value
85,000+
Jobs Created by GIT Companies

GIT has been at the forefront of robotics innovation since our founding. From pioneering autonomous navigation algorithms to launching companies that manufacture collaborative robots used in factories worldwide — our research doesn't stay in the lab. The GIT Ventures accelerator and Robotics Foundry provide funding, mentorship, and prototyping facilities to student and faculty entrepreneurs.

Athletics

Providing student-athletes the opportunity to achieve excellence in competition and in the classroom

The GIT Novas compete in 22 varsity sports and have a proud tradition of athletic achievement. Our student-athletes embody the same discipline, teamwork, and drive for excellence that defines GIT's academic culture.

Admission

Your journey starts here

Undergraduate

We admit students who demonstrate excellence in mathematics and science, a passion for hands-on engineering, and the creativity to imagine new possibilities.

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Graduate

Our M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Robotics attract the world's most talented engineers and scientists. We evaluate research potential, technical depth, and faculty alignment.

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Financial Aid

GIT meets the full demonstrated financial need of every admitted undergraduate. Over 70% of students receive assistance; families under $150K generally pay no tuition.

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Upcoming Events

DateEvent
Mar 5GIT Robotics Symposium — Annual showcase of student and faculty research with live robot demonstrations
Mar 12Distinguished Lecture: The Future of Embodied AI — Keynote by Dr. Anika Patel, GIT Professor of Robot Learning
Mar 20Robotics Career Fair — 100+ companies recruiting GIT students for internships and full-time roles
Apr 2Spring Open House — Campus tours, lab visits, and info sessions for admitted students and families
Apr 15RoboHack 2026 — 48-hour hackathon where student teams build and program robots to solve real-world challenges
May 8Commencement — Celebrating the Class of 2026

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